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Coordinates: 42°42′42″N 73°12′06″W / 42.71167°N 73.20167°W / 42.71167; -73.20167
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== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[List of observatories]]
*[[List of observatories]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
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Hopkins Observatory
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Hopkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Williams College. Constructed in 1838 by Albert Hopkins, the college claims that it is the oldest observatory in America. It is located in Williamstown, Massachusetts (USA).

See also

Reference

  1. "Hopkins Observatory Homepage". Hopkins Observatory. Retrieved December 14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

42°42′42″N 73°12′06″W / 42.71167°N 73.20167°W / 42.71167; -73.20167